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Friday, 21 October 2011

PLANNED MAINTENANCE - A MISCONCEPTION?

More than 30 years ago Wolfedale was called out to an emergency call for a power outage caused by a blown transformer (a critical component to the operation of the business). After several days of downtime, losses incurred by both the business and customers of the business in the hundredths of thousands of dollars the company was back in operation. From that day forward Wolfedale continues to perform an annual maintenance program with this customer at a mere $2500.00.

Several years ago, we were called in to perform thermal infrared imaging for a business’s electrical distribution system as part of an insurance recommendation. Our technician found a fusible disconnect, overheating, requiring immediate replacement. On the day of the replacement our technicians were not surprised to find the heat built up in this switch caused the fuse to disintegrate on removal. It was fortunate that this switch had not blown during operating hours. The damage could have been catastrophic to workers as well as the impact it would have had on the business.

Do you manage the maintenance of your vehicle? Why? The satisfaction of knowing that a properly maintained vehicle, regular oil changes etc., will increase the longevity of it while reducing your expenses. You have the confidence of knowing that you will continue to get to work, after all, without that paycheck you can’t afford your vehicle and the remainder of items you enjoy.   Wouldn't you like the same piece of mind with your business?

Electrical planned maintenance is an integral part of any business. The primary goal of a scheduled maintenance program is aimed at the prevention of electrical breakdowns and failures as well as ensuring that your facilities electrical systems are operating safely. It is designed to enhance equipment reliability by identifying potentially faulty components and conditions before they actually fail resulting in costly downtime and repairs, and in extreme cases, causing injury to colleagues and friends. The misconception……don’t fix what isn’t broke is just that, a misconception.

So, ask yourself this, how much does 1 hour of unscheduled downtime cost coupled with loss of productivity to you and your customer, the cost of emergency repair services and rush delivery parts? The numbers will speak for themselves.

Dial One Wolfedale Electric Giving You the Power to choose, reliability and safety. We have the knowledge, the tools, and the resources, you have the power to make the choice that works!
Can you afford NOT to have a Planned Maintenance program?

Jason Cunningham
Service Manager
Dial One Wolfedale Electric
905-564-8999

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